The Mavericks began their career within the punk and alterna
tive music scene in Miami\, Florida\, frequently playing on the same bill
as emerging acts like Marilyn Manson\, etc. In 1991\, the band was signed
by MCA Nashville and their first major label release\, From Hell to Paradi
se\, debuted in 1992. What a Crying Shame\, the band’s second album for MC
A\, produced four top 40 country hits.